What is Pale Tongue?

Dàn Shé · 淡舌 · Tongue Diagnosis

A tongue body that is lighter than normal pink, often appearing whitish, indicating a deficiency of Qi and Blood or the presence of Cold in the body.

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Pale Tongue belongs to the Tongue Diagnosis group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Pale Tongue in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A tongue body that is lighter than normal pink, often appearing whitish, indicating a deficiency of Qi and Blood or the presence of Cold in the body.

What category does Pale Tongue belong to?

Pale Tongue is part of the Tongue Diagnosis group of TCM concepts.

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